1989 Austin MINI SKY Rose 1.0L Petrol · F331 DAV
1989 Austin MINI SKY Rose (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 8,873 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI SKY ROSE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F331 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 8,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F331 DAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose (F331 DAV) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
F331 DAV Mileage History
- 22/03/202379,043 mi
- 14/04/20237,923 mi-71,120 mi
- 01/07/20258,374 mi+451 mi
- 14/07/20268,864 mi+490 mi
- 23/07/20268,873 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly -21,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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